Project report of the Summer Project is to be submitted by the students within 30 days from the commencement of the 3 rd semester. Evaluation report should be sent to the Controller of Examinations by the HOD through the Principal, before the last working day of the 3rd semester.

Introduction to sampling distributions, sampling distribution of mean and proportion, application of central limit theorem, sampling techniques. Estimation: Point and Interval estimates for population parameters of large sample and small samples, determining the sample size.

4. Secondary sources of data collection. Special data source: Focus groups. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: 7 The laboratory and the field experiment – internal and external validity – factors affecting internal validity. method of sections of a report. the introductory section. THE RESEARCH REPORT: 5 The purpose of the written report – concept of audience – Basics of written reports.BA1657
RESEARCH METHODS IN BUSINESS
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1. Sampling techniques and confidence in determining sample size. Static and dynamic data-collection methods and when to use each. DATA COLLECTION METHOD: 10 Interviewing. 5. A REFRESHER ON SOME MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES: 15 Factor analysis – cluster analysis – discriminant analysis –multiple regression & Correlation – canonical correlation – application of SPSS package. Descriptive. Stability measures. questionnaires etc. Measurement of variables – scales and measurement of variables – development scales . Hypothesis testing determination of optimal sample size. TOTAL : 45
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. Hypothesis testing (Analytical and Predictive) – cross sectional and longitudinal studies. The research design. Guidelines for questionnaire design – electronic questionnaire design and surveys. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH: 8 The hallmarks of scientific research – the building blocks of science in research – the research process for applied and basic research – the need for theoretical frame work – hypothesis development – hypothesis testing with quantitative data. the synopsis. result section – discussion section – recommendation and implementation section. The integral parts of a report – the title of a report. 2.rating scale and concept in scales being developed. 3. The table of content. The purpose of the study: Exploratory.

Business Environment - Role of Family and Society - Entrepreneurship Development Training and Other Support Organisational Services - Central and State Government Industrial Policies and Regulations - International Business. UNIT III: BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION 12